ConnectiveThink

Our mission is to provide rigorous research, innovative analysis, and practical solutions to support policymakers, businesses, and the public.

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Neoliberalism promises freedom, but it may be producing the opposite.
Our latest analysis explores how Byung-Chul Han’s insights reveal a deeper crisis of the modern subject from self-exploitation and digital overload to the erosion of narrative, experience, and otherness. These transformations shape not only our inner world but also the ethical and emotional fabric of society.
👉 Read more to uncover the hidden costs of neoliberal efficiency culture.

🔗 https://t.co/zZPPFPJxfH

#Neoliberalism #ByungChulHan #DigitalCapitalism #ModernSociety #Philosophy #MentalHealth #CrisisOfExperience #SelfExploitation #PerformanceCulture #ThinkTankAnalysis

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Sanctions were meant to pressure Iran, but they may be doing the opposite. Our latest analysis reveals how state-affiliated institutions and powerful insiders exploit the economic crisis, driving massive corruption, capital flight, and deepening inequality. 👉 Read more to understand the hidden consequences of sanctions.
https://t.co/IN5qgdLvTG

#Iran #Sanctions #Economy #Corruption #CapitalFlight #EconomicCrisis #US#FinancialCorruption #MiddleEast

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

"One and indivisible"—but not for all
The 2024 CPT report sheds light on severe systemic failures in policing and detention conditions in Guadeloupe and French Guiana—territories where overcrowded prisons, lack of medical care, and under-resourced institutions have become the norm.

🔍 Our latest article examines the report’s key findings and explores how France's universalist values falter in its overseas regions.
https://t.co/4VDq30Oo8f

#HumanRights #SocialJustice #France #Guadeloupe #FrenchGuiana #CPT #PrisonReform #PoliceAccountability #OverseasTerritories

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Is Iran Losing Its Hold on the Middle East?
2025 has brought dramatic shifts to the region. Lebanon is asserting more sovereignty, Iran’s proxy influence—especially through Hezbollah—is weakening, and Israeli airstrikes have targeted key Iranian nuclear assets and leaders.

What does this mean for Iran's future in the region—and how should the U.S. and its allies respond?

👉 Read the full article to uncover what’s at stake. https://t.co/QrCNSkLEQj

#MiddleEast #Iran #Lebanon #Geopolitics #Hezbollah #Levant #USForeignPolicy #MENA #StrategicAffairs #InternationalRelations

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Georgia: From EU Hopeful to Russian Ally?
Just one year after celebrating EU candidate status, Georgia has hit the brakes on accession talks — until 2028. What happened?
A controversial "foreign agents" law, flawed elections, violent crackdowns, and a dramatic shift in foreign policy have all pushed Georgia away from Brussels and closer to Moscow.

But is this a permanent pivot or just a pause? 👉 Read the full article: https://t.co/7gw7kQJigT
#Georgia #EU #Russia #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #EasternEurope #CivilSociety #Democracy

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

How Many Azerbaijani Turks Live in Iran?
The true number of Azerbaijani Turks in Iran remains one of the most debated and politically charged questions in the region’s modern history. With estimates ranging from as low as 7% to claims that nearly half of Iran’s population is of Turkic descent, the lack of official ethnic demographic data in Iran has left ample room for speculation, manipulation, and nationalistic narratives.

This comprehensive article dives into over 150 years of statistical records and expert analyses.
https://t.co/5qafgzZurj

#iran #azerbaijan #ethnicstudies #democracy #TurkicStates #MiddleEast #IdentityCrisis #history #southazerbaijan

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

🔗 Stay informed. Stay engaged https://t.co/qm6zZcgXPT
Web — https://t.co/BFNv5C5xd6
Twitter — https://t.co/i4rq8O8E3p
LinkedIn — https://t.co/aYt0pfS2VM
Facebook — https://t.co/k3cHB96ZsA https://t.co/G0QLaai8M5

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Everything You Need to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program and Why It Matters Now
Read our report to understand the stakes behind Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
https://t.co/LqI1bFrfoh

#Iran #Israel #NuclearCrisis #JCPOA #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #ResearchCenter

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

In this episode, we are honoured to have spoken with Dmytro Khutkyy, Head of the Ukraine Centre and Research Fellow in Digital Governance at the University of Tartu. He shares valuable insights into how the war in Ukraine is impacting European security and political dynamics. Dmytro Khutkyy discusses the differing responses across EU countries, the slow progress on the front lines, and the stark contrast between Russia’s ambitions and Ukraine’s pursuit of sovereignty.
https://t.co/JLk60MQmMi
#UkraineWar #EuropeanSecurity #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #Sovereignty #Geopolitics #UkraineCenter #TartuUniversity #InternationalRelations #WarInUkraine #PolicyTalks #GlobalSecurity

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Can the French Left overcome decades of division before the 2027 elections?
📷 Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/yObqG3FWgb
#france #frenchpolitics #FrenchElection #France2027 #PoliticalAnalysi

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Promise or Projection? The EU’s New Strategic Move in Central Asia
With Russia’s war in Ukraine reshaping global alliances, the EU is turning its eyes to Central Asia’s vast energy and mineral riches. In April 2025, the first-ever EU–Central Asia summit marked a historic shift, a strategic partnership aiming to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russia and China.
Want to understand what’s at stake for Europe and Central Asia?
https://t.co/y8xsregVKS
#EU #CentralAsia #EnergySecurity #CriticalMinerals #RenewableEnergy #StrategicPartnership #Geopolitics

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

What’s really happening in Gaza?
Civilians trapped, buildings reduced to rubble, and the world divided. Our latest article breaks down the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict — what triggered it, who’s paying the price, and why it matters now more than ever.
Read the full story and see the real picture: https://t.co/HJ3PDKnMXM

#Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #Conflict #NewsUpdate #ConflictZone #IsraelPalestineConflict

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

The next #GlobalCrisis may not come from where you expect.
US.-China Rivalry: #Peace, #Competition, or #Conflict?
From #Taiwan and the South China Sea to technology and trade, the evolving #U.S.–#China rivalry presents a range of possible futures from peaceful accommodation to the risk of open conflict.
This article examines key flashpoints and outlines three potential scenarios for the global order, urging policymakers and observers alike to reflect on the consequences of miscalculation and the urgent need for strategic #diplomacy.
🔗 Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/0FvUgOyoW4

#Geopolitics #USChinaRelations #InternationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #IndoPacific #GlobalOrder #Diplomacy

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

More than 60 years after the end of the Algerian War, France continues to grapple with the weight of its colonial past. Despite the war’s lasting impact, it remains largely absent from official discourse, education, and mainstream narratives — a silence that still shapes national identity, immigration debates, and Franco-Algerian relations today.
Why does this chapter of history remain a taboo subject?
This article explores the politics of remembrance, the psychological legacy of colonial violence, and the urgent need for reckoning in France’s path forward.
🔍 Discover how memory, trauma, and state responsibility intertwine — and why this forgotten war still matters today.
Read the full story https://t.co/gyPctY39ju
#France #Algeria #Colonialism #AlgerianWar #MemoryPolitics #History #Diplomacy #PostColonialism #HumanRights

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Russia’s “war heroes” are becoming a new elite , but at what cost?
Read more https://t.co/HltMAaNU6C

Web — https://t.co/cbAkV894UY
Twitter — https://t.co/zTn6jnXeNd
LinkedIn — https://t.co/Q0XoE6YOHE
Facebook — https://t.co/PkGXQrVKwO

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Meet Dilruba Kurut, a valued researcher on our team! 🖊️
Her expertise lies in China’s foreign policy, regional dynamics in the Asia-Pacific, and strategic partnerships. Dive into her latest analyses exploring China’s global role, evolving regional disputes, and international cooperation.
https://t.co/O8LxZ9MwOO

#InternationalRelations #AsiaPacific #ChinaStudies #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #StrategicPartnerships #SouthChinaSea #GlobalAffairs #ResearchMatters

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Baltic Leadership & Historical Memory in Europe's Security Response

In our latest two-part series, we explore how the Baltic states are leading the call for a united European stance against Russian aggression.

🔹 Part 1 examines how Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—shaped by their Soviet past—are reinforcing Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine.
🔹 Part 2 delves into how Baltic leaders are using historical memory as a powerful tool to rally support, framing Ukraine’s defence as a fight for Europe’s collective future.

📖 Read the full analysis:
Part 1 https://t.co/QpkVPKvNmS
Part 2 https://t.co/GmMpgluWXz
#Baltics #Ukraine #EuropeanSecurity #Russia #NATO #HistoricalMemory #ForeignPolicy #BalticLeadership

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

Azerbaijan’s foreign policy continues to evolve, as shown by President Ilham Aliyev’s recent state visit to China, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. With the upgrade to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” and growing cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and digital technologies, Azerbaijan is positioning itself as a crucial player in both the Belt and Road Initiative and the Middle Corridor. However, this growing dependence on China could bring strategic challenges for Baku in balancing its relations with Europe and regional powers.

Read more about the implications in the full article!
https://t.co/z029aZsvTS
#Azerbaijan #China #BeltandRoad #ForeignPolicy #StrategicPartnership

[ConnectiveThink @ConnectiveThink]

READ MORE https://t.co/h3Gja5lZo6
Follow us 👇
Web — https://t.co/mszesST7se
Twitter — https://t.co/4UmJs9iE3o
LinkedIn — https://t.co/cqiC9f0SkP
Facebook — https://t.co/5WYgSWXyqC